Cellugy has taken the wraps off the first commercial skin care product made using its EcoFLEXY biofabricated cellulose-based material.
The Danish biotech outfit has partnered with skin care startup Bioli, which has launched Moisturizing and Protecting Day Cream.
Cellugy and Bioli's collaboration results in a product that pairs bioactive, antioxidizing skin care with 100% biodegradable, fossil-free ingredients (including packaging) in a high-performance solution with low environmental impact.
Moisturizing and Protecting Day Cream also incorporates Cellugy’s EcoFLEXY as a biobased rheology modifier to achieve a high-quality texture.
The product is the first in a series, with more to follow soon.
Additionally, Cellugy is in discussions for EcoFLEXY distribution deals covering 11 key cosmetics markets in the EU and the US.
Cellugy aims to scale up production to commercial volumes, targeting a full commercial launch in April.
“It’s fantastic to see EcoFLEXY put to use as an ingredient in a commercially available product for the first time. We’re also very happy to support Bioli’s unique concept as we share a common vision for a more sustainable future in skincare,” said Dr. Isabel Alvarez-Martos, CEO and co-founder of Cellugy.
“In EcoFLEXY, we’ve developed a solution that’s now ready to be adopted by manufacturers looking for the high-performance of petrochemical rheology modifiers with the sustainability benefits of biobased options,” she added.
